The trap of streaming content all day

October 9, 2025
It starts innocently enough.  A rainy afternoon, a comfy couch, and “just one episode” of a series everyone’s talking about. But suddenly—hours vanish, the sun has set, and the only exercise you’ve had is reaching for the remote. Streaming platforms are designed for this. Episodes...

A dream job

April 5, 2009
At a dinner party last night, I met a woman who is Vice President of Shoes for a major retail group.OMG. Is that a dream job for women, or what????Vice President of...

St. Ignatius

April 5, 2009

Rebuilding at midlife

April 5, 2009
The other day I spent some time with a mid-life woman who had been laid off. As she sought a new job in a field where few new jobs are available, she watched her savings...

Summer approaching

April 4, 2009
I know it sounds crazy, especially to those of you in Rochester, where it SNOWED today. But the humidity here in Tampa started about a week ago. A tiny respite...

Just lazy, maybe

April 4, 2009
So I'm having a little pre-Easter get-together for a few friends next weekend. Just a drop-in kind of thing. Beer, wine and some appetizers.I love to cook and was...

Equal time

April 3, 2009
My late Cecily looked exactly like the top photo of the gorgeous grey long hair....she was very...

Oh what the heck

April 3, 2009
While I'm posting cute dog pix, this one's also adorable. Not my dogs, but so cute.I've loved big dogs all my life, but my little guy is so cute, all the time, even when...

T G I F

April 3, 2009
This is how I feel tonight.But it's adorable, isn't...

The Can of Worms

April 3, 2009
In my hometown of Rochester, NY, there is an interchange that's so complex it's locally known as "the Can of Worms." Strictly defined, a can of worms is a complex,...

What do you think?

April 3, 2009
I was considering getting Riley an Easter outfit...until I saw these photos. He'd never wear this stuff.This one's pretty cute,huh. It's what Riley looks like, except...

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